Research Nurse Specialist

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

1d•$98,000 - $163,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently searching for a skilled Registered Nurse with clinical research experience to fill a Research Nurse Specialist position that will meet the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) through the provision of research support services. The Research Nurse Specialist will function within a team of clinical providers and research support staff to support the coordination and execution of NHLBI’s research protocols and clinical trials within the specialty areas of hematology-oncology, cardiology, pulmonary, sickle cell disease, vascular medicine, and cellular therapy. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD. Work with a diverse clinical research team including physicians, advanced practice providers, patient care coordinators, protocol navigators, and data managers to support the coordination of clinical research studies. Coordinate clinical research activities to meet the study protocol requirements and manage the research participant’s experience throughout the life cycle of a study. Educate and counsel patients participating in research studies, including following up with patients in long-term studies. Facilitate patient recruitment and enrollment into ongoing research studies. Support compliance with protocol regulatory requirements. Manage clinical research data and support data quality assurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field with at least 4 years of nursing experience.
Active, current license as a Registered Nurse in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Minimum 2+ years of experience in a Research setting, including clinical research coordination.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Research certification preferred.
Nursing experience in cardiology, pulmonary, hematology-oncology, vascular medicine, and/or sickle cell disease preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to adapt to fast-paced, high-acuity research environments.

Responsibilities

Work with a diverse clinical research team including physicians, advanced practice providers, patient care coordinators, protocol navigators, and data managers to support the coordination of clinical research studies.
Coordinate clinical research activities to meet the study protocol requirements and manage the research participant’s experience throughout the life cycle of a study.
Educate and counsel patients participating in research studies, including following up with patients in long-term studies.
Facilitate patient recruitment and enrollment into ongoing research studies.
Support compliance with protocol regulatory requirements.
Manage clinical research data and support data quality assurance.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus